::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

buzzz worthy. . . Bishop T.D. Jakes, a prominent faith leader, issues the following statement about the passing of Whitney Houston: " We are deeply saddened by the tragic and untimely passing of  Whitney Houston , whom we were blessed to have just completed work with on the remake of the film "Sparkle." We ask the world to join us in lifting up Whitney's family in prayer and ask God for their strength and comfort during this devastatingly difficult time. At the apex of her career, Whitney had no peer with a voice that shaped a generation. She has left behind a musical and film legacy that will endure.... she will be sorely missed by us all."

buzzz worthy. . . Each year the Grammys strives to be more memorable than the last.  With the death of one of music's icons, Whitney Houston falling on the eve of tonight's show, the 2012 Grammys will be indeed unforgettable.  Adele, Chris BrownWe're here to post commentary on every special moment, including a special tribute to Houston. 8:00 p.m. - Opening the show, Bruce Springsteen adn the E. Street Band rock "We Take car eof Our Own,"  an anthem about Americans thriving together. (Does this guy age?)  The camera causght Sir Paul McCatey enjoying every minute of it.  8:05 - Host LL Cool J.  "There is no way aroung this, we've had a death on our family, for me the only thing that feels right is to being with a prayer for our siter Witney.  He them pulled out a prayer he wrote and reas it as the audience bowed.  The video of Whiteney performing on The Grammys was played and the audience responded with a respectful standing ovation.  The...